Key Stage 2 Framework for languages

Oracy

Literacy

Intercultural understanding

Year 3

IU 3.1   Learn about the different languages spoken by children in the school
Increase awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity
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IU 3.2   Locate country/countries where the language is spoken
Identify some of the countries where the language is spoken, drawing on the knowledge of class members as appropriate Know some facts about one country, e.g. climate, main towns, famous landmarks, produce
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IU 3.3   Identify social conventions at home and in other cultures
Learn about polite forms of address Know how to greet native speakers Recognise some typical names
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IU 3.4   Make indirect or direct contact with the country/countries where the language is spoken
Have contact with a native speaker, including peers where appropriate View a video or media resource about the country Send an email, letter or postcard to a partner schoo
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Year 4

IU 4.1   Learn about festivals and celebrations in different cultures
Learn how children of different cultures celebrate special days Identify similarities and differences Learn simple phrases to celebrate festivals, drawing on the expereince of fellow pupils where possible
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IU 4.2   Know about some aspects of everyday life and compare them to their own
Compare pastimes of children of different cultures and countries Exchange information with a partner school, e.g. sports, hobbies
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IU 4.3   Compare traditional stories
Compare characteristics of simple stories between cultures Look at the writing system of the language
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IU 4.4   Learn about ways of travelling to the country/countries
Revise the location of country/countries where the language is spoken Identify a route from own locality to specified destination, drawing on teh direct experience of pupils where available
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Year 5

IU 5.   Compare symbols, objects or products which represent their own culture with those of another country
Learn about symbols representing their own country, culture and community Learn about symbols and prodcuts from another country and culture
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IU 5.1   Look at further aspects of their everyday lives from the perspective of someone from another country
Consider aspects of everyday life of children in their own and different countries Reflect on cultural issues using empathy and imagination to understand other people's experiences
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IU 5.2   Recognise similarities and differences between places
Identify geographical features of a contrasting locality Learn about buildings and places in different countries
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Year 6

IU 6.1   Compare attitudes towards aspects of everyday life
Recognise similarities and differences in attitudes amongst children in different cultures Learn about role models for children in different cultures
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IU 6.2   Recognise and understand some of the differences between people
Discuss similarities and differences between the cultures they have learned about Recognise and challenge stereotypes
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IU 6.3   Present information about an aspect of culture
Perform songs, plays, dances Use ICT to present information having a greater sense of audience
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